Thoughts and Emotions of Pregnant Women in the Period of COVID-19 in Turkey: A Qualitative Study
Abstract
Objective: This phenomenological study was performed to thoroughly examine the experiences of healthy pregnant women during COVID-19.
Method: The sample consisted of 20 pregnant women who were older than 18 years, could use remote access applications such as video conferencing applications, had no communication problems and voluntarily agreed to participate. Each interview lasted approximately 45 minutes. A semi-structured interview form was used to collect information about the sociodemographic and obstetric characteristics of pregnant women and their feelings and thoughts about pregnancy during the pandemic process.
Results: The pregnant women were found to experience intense sorrow, stress, and fear. The uncertainty regarding the diagnosis, treatment of the disease and when the pandemic would end concerned all pregnant women. The results indicated that the support of partners, family and friends had a key role in coping with the intense concerns and fears that were experienced.
Conclusion: Most pregnant women stated that they paid great importance to the measures they took against COVID-19 and that these measures adversely effected their mental health and the mental health of their families.
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